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222 GUIDE T O BREED S

COCKER SPANIEL

A SMALL GUNDOG WITH A HAPPY DISPOSITION AKC

Height range Known for its sweet, playful nature, the Cocker Spaniel is suited
13–15 in (34–39 cm) to life as a pet or a working gundog; the breed has speed and Pronounced
stop
Weight range stamina and needs plenty of exercise. It also has a tendency
15–31 lb (7–14 kg)
toward shyness, so early and regular socializing is important.
Life span 12–15 years
Origin USA
Conspicuously Sturdy, compact body
rounded head
Low-set ears,
fringed with
Other colors long, silky hair
Large, round
eyes
Any color

Red coat with
lighter underparts
Long, wavy,
jet-black coat

ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL

THIS GUNDOG IS GENTLE, AFFECTIONATE, AND INTELLIGENT AKC

Height range Originally known as the “cocking spaniel” and used for flushing Square muzzle with
15–16 in (38–41 cm) woodcock and grouse, the English Cocker Spaniel is one of the most moderate flews
Weight range popular spaniel breeds. Smaller than the English Springer Spaniel
29–33 lb (13–15 kg)
(see p.226), this dog was developed to work in dense undergrowth.
Life span 12–15 years Show dogs are sturdier and heavier than working dogs, but
Origin UK both make excellent pets.
Black saddle
Ears fringed with
long, wavy hair

Other colors

Any color
Solid colors should have Feathering
on tail
no white markings.

Long, silky,
Red coat with blue-roan coat
feathering on
chest and legs

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